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Oak + Violet - Park James Hotel

4.7 (848)
$31 to $50
Californian
1400 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA 94025

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
19:00
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
Welcome to Oak + Violet where the vibrant spirit of California's Culinary creativity meets the craft cuisine. Tucked away in the heart of Menlo Park.
From farm-fresh salads bursting with seasonal produce to succulent seafood caught.
And let's not forget about the drinks! Our carefully curated selection of local wines, craft beers, and artisanal cocktails reflects the innovative spirit of California's beverage scene.
Oak + Violet is a gathering place where friends and foodies come together to celebrate the flavors, the culture, and the community that make California so special.

Come and Enjoy the Oak + Violet Experience

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    For private events please contact us info@parkjames.com
  • Area
    Menlo Park
  • Cross Street
    Glenwood Ave & El Camino Real
  • Parking details
    Valet ONLY - Free for the first 2 hours
  • Public transit
    Menlo Park Caltrain Station is just a few blocks away!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Carlos Reyes on Tuesdays

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 17:00 - 20:45
    World-renowned harpist and violinist, Carlos Reyes, is performing during dinner each Tuesday on the courtyard at Oak + Violet! This Grammy Award-winning artist has played around the globe with legendary performers like Willie Nelson, Steve Miller, MC Hammer and the Doobie Brothers. Carlos has been wowing audiences since his first public appearance at the age of 5! Originally from Paraguay, Carlos moved with his family to the Bay Area as a young child and debuted with the Oakland Symphony Orchestra when he was only 14 years old. Don’t miss this special opportunity to see Carlos perform at such an intimate venue, and prepare to be blown away by his sheer genius!
  • LIVE MUSIC FRIDAYS WITH NATE PRUITT AND RICK

    Multiple dates available
    Fri - 17:00 - 20:45
    Vocalist Nate Pruitt and guitarist Rick Vandivier magically combine southern soul and classic jazz styles with grooves and blues – performing their originals and favorites from Jimmie Davis and Nat King Cole to Al Green and Marvin Gaye. Their treatments are so unique that you feel you are hearing even classic songs for the first time. While they impress hard-core jazz lovers, they also tap into the souls of anyone who loves the great vibes and surprises that come with every session. Reservations are recommended.
  • Meta Monday's

    Multiple dates available
    Sat - 17:00 - 20:45
    All Meta employees please come and join us for Meta Mondays and enjoy 10% on our Happy Hour (Alcoholic beverages not included). Please provide a Meta ID to enjoy your discount

What 848 people are saying

Oak + Violet - Park James Hotel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Peninsula

    Lively

  • Peninsula

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Oak + Violet at Park James Hotel offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "great ambiance." Guests enjoy the "excellent service" and "delicious" menu options, including standout dishes like the "amazingly light and fluffy" gnocchi. The restaurant's elegance and live music make it a "hidden gem" for special occasions.
848 Reviews
  1. Fara VIP

    San Francisco129 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated a friends birthday there. Overall great quality food. Burger was absolutely delicious . Salmon and halibut tasty and great service. Will definitely go back.

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  2. Annalisa VIP

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love coming here, always great ambiance, amazing food and sometimes you’ll luck out and will have live music. Great job! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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  3. Randall

    San Francisco8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed our visit, dining on the patio. A nice selection of wines by the glass and beer, and a somewhat limited menu (which was just fine - enough choices for just about anyone). We started with a wonderful warm asparagus salad. For mains, we had the gnocchi pomodoro and the mushroom flatbread. The gnocchi were amazingly light and fluffy and quite delicious. The flatbread was a nice mix of mushrooms, arugula and cheese. Given that we were on the somewhat breezy patio, the flatbread cooled off quickly and it would have been improved if served on a warmed-up plate. The setting on the patio was uncrowded with several family groups having a great time. It's a perfect spot if you have little ones but also want to enjoy a nice meal.
    Oak + Violet - Park James HotelResponded on 14 May 2025
    Randall, Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed dining on the patio and that the wine, beer selection, and menu offerings hit the right note for you. It’s wonderful to know the asparagus salad and gnocchi pomodoro stood out, and we truly appreciate your kind words about the mushroom flatbread as well. Thank you also for the helpful feedback about the plate temperature—we’ll be sure to share that with our culinary team to enhance the experience. We're glad the setting felt welcoming and family-friendly, even on a breezy day. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another enjoyable meal—indoors or out! Warmly, Lyle General Manager

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 10 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Renee was awesome! He was very attentive and interactive with a great personality
    Oak + Violet - Park James HotelResponded on 14 May 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that Renee made such a positive impression. His attentiveness and personality truly reflect the level of service we strive to provide, and I’ll be sure to pass along your compliments—he’ll be delighted to hear them. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards, Lyle

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  5. David

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 10 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The entrées were delicious, the appetizers were OK, the music was a bit loud, but the staff was great and the food was wonderful and the ambience was still nice

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  6. Jebaz

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved it, food was great and ambience was refreshing.
    Oak + Violet - Park James HotelResponded on 14 May 2025
    Jebaz, Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you loved your experience with us—the combination of great food and a refreshing ambience is exactly what we aim to deliver. We are launching our new menu on May 15th, and I look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Warm regards, Lyle

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Houston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great service! Monday night was a great day to go, because it wasn’t super busy.
    Oak + Violet - Park James HotelResponded on 30 April 2025
    Thank you so much for choosing to dine with us but more importantly, thank you for your 5-star review. We so elated to see that you enjoyed your Oak + Violet dining experience. Yes, food and service is what we pride ourselves on. We are going to update our summer menu soon. and we hope to see you again. Warmly, Lyle General Manager

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  8. Laura

    Philadelphia County7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the elegance and ambiance of O+V. Celebrated a birthday there with delicious food and cocktails/mocktails.

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  9. Maria VIP

    Pinehurst52 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved the tuna turtle and the service at this restaurant. The environment was very pleasant to have a nice evening.
    Oak + Violet - Park James HotelResponded on 24 February 2025
    Maria, Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Tuna Turtle and our service. Creating a pleasant atmosphere for our guests is always our goal, and we’re glad you had a wonderful evening. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Warmly, Lyle General Manager

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  10. Kristina

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was good and very attentive, he knows the menu like the back of his hand
    Oak + Violet - Park James HotelResponded on 19 February 2025
    Kristina, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience and that your server’s attentiveness and deep knowledge of the menu stood out. Providing exceptional service and ensuring our guests feel well taken care of is always our top priority. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable dining experience soon! Best regards, Lyle General Manager

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FAQs

Oak + Violet - Park James Hotel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 304-3880.

Oak + Violet - Park James Hotel is rated 4.7 stars by 848 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a booking

2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Oak + Violet - Park James Hotel

1400 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Glenwood Ave & El Camino Real
  • Area
    Menlo Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet ONLY - Free for the first 2 hours
  • Public transit
    Menlo Park Caltrain Station is just a few blocks away!
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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